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Robert Putnam Explains Why Mentors Matter
Robert Putnam explains how socioeconomic status impacts the role of mentoring. He discusses the importance of all children having interactions with positive role models regardless of their economic status. Formal mentoring has been found to have a tremendous impact on those children who are considered to be "at-risk" in developing positive adult interactions. Informal mentoring has been found to have a much higher impact and longevity.
Applauding Mentors Around the Country
Robert Listenbee, an Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquent Prevention, discusses the importance of youth programs and how OJJDP is helping these programs to move forward.
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BECOME A MENTOR
We need you.
They need you.
Some FAQs about FLOW Mentoring.
Why mentoring?
Because it works! Educational research has shown that mentoring is extremely effective in increasing academic performance and positive social interactions among young people. And you asked for it! Nine years ago, the most common request to the Department of Academic Support was for a quality mentoring program. We worked hard to develop and implement a school based mentoring program that meets the needs of our students here in St. Mary's County Public School-and we're proud to say we've been at it for eight years!
Who are the Mentors?
How are they selected?
Our dedicated roster of Mentors come from all over Southern Maryland with hugely diverse backgrounds. Many are business professionals and military personnel. Others are school staff members, parents, grandparents, secondary students, college students, retired citizens, and other caring and responsible community members. They have all submitted applications, been screened, and have gone through Mentor Training before they begin to work with their student mentee.
When and where does
the mentoring take place?
Mentoring takes place after school once a week for an hour and a half at the student's home school. This ensures that students do not miss any part of their academic day.
How are the student mentees selected?
At each school, the FLOW Site Leader consults with teachers, counselors, administrators, the nurse, and other staff to develop a list of students that are most likely to benefit from the program.
How can I apply?
To apply to become a Mentor with FLOW Mentoring, we require that you complete a FLOW Mentoring Mentor Application and an SMCPS Volunteer Application (this is required of all volunteers in our school system).
Please click on the links below to view printable versions of each application.
When you have completed both applications, please mail, fax, or email the applications to: Sarah R. Tyson, FLOW Mentoring IRT FLOW Office Location: Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center 24005 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-0242 ext. 28128 Fax: 301-475-0245 flow@smcps.org
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